Dukes Open Home Stand Saturday Against High Point

Saturday, December 20

Harrisonburg, Va.

5 p.m.

James Madison University

High Point

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12/19/2014 3:46:00 PM | Men's Basketball

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JMU Game Notes

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HPU Game Notes

Game Plan

James Madison returns to Harrisonburg to open up a four-game home stand on Saturday evening at 5 p.m. against High Point at the JMU Convocation Center.
This will be JMU's fourth and final meeting this regular season against Big South Conference teams, as the Dukes have won the previous three.
It will be the second game of a doubleheader as the JMU women host Hampton at 2 p.m.
If you have a parking pass for both men's and women's basketball, park in the assigned lot for men's basketball for both games. If you have just a women's pass, park in R-Lot and you won't be required to move between games. R-Lot pass holders will not have access to E-Lot, as that section is spot specific for men's games.
The game can be seen live on MadiZONE HD SportsNet, presented by the JMU Alumni Association. It will also be heard on the JMU/nTelos Wireless Broadcast Network and WSVA AM 550.
This contest is sponsored by Pepsi and is Faculty/Staff Appreciation. Fans who also brings an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots will receive free general admission.

Scouting Report

Saturday marks the third meeting between JMU and High Point with both teams winning a game. It will also be the first meeting in Harrisonburg.
Last season, the Dukes won 84-69 at HPU. In that win, Charles Cooke led five in double figures with a game-high 25 points as JMU shot 55 percent from the floor, knocked down 20 free throws and held a 36-29 rebounds advantage.
JMU and HPU are both 7-3 this season as the Dukes are 6-1 at home while the Panthers are 2-3 in true road games.
Last time out, JMU won on the road for the first time this season, utilizing an 18-2 second-half run to beat Ball State, 72-52, Wednesday in Muncie, Ind. It was the Dukes' largest margin of victory on the road since Dec. 11, 2010 - a 78-57 triumph at Radford. This was also Matt Brady's 12th 20-point win as the coach at JMU.
Ron Curry led all players with 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists while Winston Grays added 11 points and six rebounds. Paulius Satkus and Hari Hall had 10 points apiece while Satkus added six rebounds and a career-best five dimes. JMU held all BSU players to single-digit scoring in the win.
Leading by four at 38-34, JMU surged ahead with an 18-2 run in less than six minutes and had a string of 12 made shots on 13 attempts to lead by as many as 24 after shooting 62 percent in the second half. The Dukes controlled the glass 44-27, which was the best rebounding margin for JMU this year.
JMU continues its home stand Monday against Norfolk State at 7 p.m.

Previous Meetings between JMU and High Point
2013-14: JMU 84, High Point 69, Dec. 14, 2013
2004-05: High Point 82, JMU 63, Dec. 29, 2004
Series tied 1-1 (first meeting in Harrisonburg)